About BurnBot
BurnBot provides systematic fuels treatment services to prevent destructive wildfires. We're firefighters, scientists, engineers, prescribed fire practitioners, ecologists, and community members who are answering the call to scale fuel treatment capacity. Our modern fuel treatment system recognizes and supports conservation efforts with a clean, smoke-free process. We need technology to amplify our workforces with targeted use of synthetic fire to treat fuel loads 10x faster than previously possible.
The Role
BurnBot is seeking a Sr. Operations Specialist to join our rapidly growing Field Operations team. This role will be responsible for daily inspection and maintenance of equipment, conducting mechanical and prescribed fire fuel treatments, upholding company safety standards, working with team members on a number of tasks that promote and enhance BurnBot’s mission. With a focus on completing a variety of work to ensure our customers satisfaction. The ideal candidate must have experience in Wildland Firefighting and/or prescribed fire
This role is a non-exempt role with an hourly rate $30-$35. However, we do consider many factors when creating job offers, including (but not limited to), the role, location, responsibilities, experience, training, education, and skillset.
This role requires travel up to 75% of the time, typically in two-week rotations. As part of our regional deployment model, teams are assigned to projects across the Western U.S., supporting fuels reduction efforts where they’re needed most. Travel enables us to operate efficiently, serve high-priority areas, and build local partnerships. BurnBot covers travel costs and provides lodging during deployments.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
Report to wildland fire incidents for BurnBot as a single resource or part of team
Operate various UAS platforms and drones
Comply with all FAA rules and regulations for drone operations
Implement UAS operations including mapping, infrared, recon, or firing on wildland fire incidents.
Ability to operate in a fast moving environment with little guidance
Understanding of ICS and the importance in UAS operations
Proficient with Radio usage and communications
Deploy to Oregon on an incident for up to 14 days not including travel
Strong bias for action and the ability to execute assigned tasks with or without guidance.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
Valid driver's license
Utilize personal knowledge to resolve issues and ability to discern when to seek assistance for efficient, effective resolutions.
Excellent customer service skills. Including listening, responding and assisting with a positive, of service mindset.
Minimum of 3 Seasons of Wildland Fire Experience.
Firefighter 1 (NWCG Qualified)
Firing Boss (NWCG Qualified)
PT. 107
Physical ability to lift/push/pull weights of up to 100 lbs with regularity.
Ability to bend, twist, lift, reach, grasp and climb various surfaces and heights for 8+ hours per day.
Passion for Burnbot’s mission
Prior experience operating heavy equipment such as RMTs or other machines (forklift, skidder, grader, excavators, etc.)
Be able to commute to assigned job sites.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Passion for Burnbot’s mission
It would be cool if…
A - 450 Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Basic Operator
S - 373 UAS Incident Operations
Still interested? Please apply by sending your resume to [email protected] or visiting our job postings on Indeed.
Burnbot is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including but not limited to, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with one or more disabilities, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at (415) 795-9124 x 1010 or [email protected].